Container Shop Technician - Welder Experienced Required

Republic Services•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Container Shop Technician performs repairs, maintenance, and installations for compactors and other stationary equipment. The role works with hydraulics, basic electrical operations, and welding fabrication to help maximize safe and productive equipment operations. The technician conducts inspections, diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs; may perform or assist with installations; completes related paperwork or data entry; and follows all safety policies and procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
Welding and/or fabrication skills or experience.
Knowledge of basic and advanced hand tools.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair compactors and other stationary equipment.
Read electrical schematics and diagnose and repair equipment electrical problems involving single- and three-phase AC voltage, including high-voltage electricity.
Read hydraulic schematics and diagnose and repair hydraulic issues on equipment.
Maintain knowledge of proper installation procedures for compactors and other stationary equipment.
Perform or assist with scheduled installations and meet relevant deadlines.
Perform welding and fabrication work as needed.
Maintain efficiency so scheduled jobs can be completed each day.
Complete paperwork and enter equipment repair data accurately and promptly.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.